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Workers' Compensation Update - Spring 2024 - Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section Council


2.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.75 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: February 19, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­April 02, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the updates you need as we explore important workers’ compensation issues that may impact your clients. Labor/employment attorneys, workers’ compensation lawyers, and general practitioners who attend this online seminar will better understand:
  • The status of the Worker’s Compensation Commission;
  • What you need to know when using CompFile and WebEx;
  • How the use of social media can impact your practice (and the pitfalls to avoid);
  • The interaction between Workers’ Compensation Claims and CMS;
  • The latest decisions impacting the workers’ compensation law practice.


Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Cameron B. Clark, Law Offices of Cameron B. Clark, Chicago


Update on the Status of the IWCC, CompFile, and Webex
Get the updates you need regarding the status of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and updates regarding the use of CompFile and Webex.
Michael J. Brennan, Chairman, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago
Rachael Sinnen, Arbitrator, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Chicago

The Interplay between Workers’ Compensation Claims and CMS
Gain a better understanding of the interplay between workers’ compensation claims and CMS, as well as the CMS requirements and the use of Medicare Set-Aside accounts.
Joseph K. Guyette, Heyl, Royster, Champaign

Social Media, AI, and the Rules of Professional Responsibility
This segment discusses how the use of social media can impact your practice and cause you to inadvertently run afoul of the Rules of Professional Responsibility.
Gawain Charlton-Perrin, The Hanover Insurance Group, Itasca



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $96.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $192.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free